Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 747 Darwin, Charles 1809 1882 Darwin, Charles Robert Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage Round the World of H.M.S. Beagle Under the Command of Captain Fitz Roy, R.N. A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_the_Beagle Illustrated edition. See also PG#944 Sue Asscher and David Widger "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage Round the World of H.M.S. Beagle" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work documents Darwin's observations and findings during his voyage on the Beagle, a journey that significantly influenced his later theories on evolution and natural selection. The book primarily focuses on natural history and geology, detailing various species and geological formations he encountered across multiple regions. The opening of the journal sets the stage for Darwin's voyage, beginning with the Beagle's departure from Devonport on December 27, 1831, and the subsequent arrival at Porto Praya in the Cape Verde Islands. Darwin describes the desolate beauty of the island, noting its volcanic geology and the sparse vegetation resulting from the tropical climate. He vividly recounts his observations on the island's fauna and flora, including the peculiarities of marine life, such as sea slugs and cuttlefish, and shares his experiences with local cultures. Throughout this opening portion, the tone reflects Darwin's curiosity and wonder, as he immerses himself in the diverse natural world, providing readers with a rich tapestry of his early scientific explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history Beagle Expedition (1831-1836) Geology Voyages around the world -- History -- 19th century South America -- Discovery and exploration QH Text Travel Harvard Classics Category: Travel Writing Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 1445240 2025-08-02T08:43:47.448451 text/html 1415434 2022-08-19T05:44:27 text/html 3567010 2025-08-02T08:44:03.431347 application/epub+zip 3569790 2025-08-02T08:43:50.228444 application/epub+zip 616018 2025-08-02T08:43:48.931425 application/epub+zip 3955146 2025-08-02T08:44:13.837314 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3843364 2025-08-02T08:44:02.207394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 902793 2022-09-02T11:20:32.092333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1282404 2025-08-02T08:43:45.270443 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1281608 2022-08-19T05:44:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20558 2025-08-02T08:44:14.005292 application/rdf+xml 9857 2025-08-02T08:43:49.140430 image/jpeg 1681 2025-08-02T08:43:49.037423 image/jpeg 488271 2022-08-19T05:45:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 3673898 2022-08-19T05:45:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 3706353 2025-08-02T08:43:47.844458 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia